ATI nutrition, ATI Nutrition Proctored
Exam Study Set 2025 | With Questions &
Answers (Graded A+)
Chapter 8 - ANSWER -
What are acceptable foods on a clear liquid diet - ANSWER - Water, tea, coffee, fat free
broth, carbonated beverages, clear juices, ginger ale and gelatin
What are acceptable foods for full liquid diet - ANSWER - All forms of milk, soup,
strained fruits and vegetables, vegetable and fruit juices, eggnog, plain ice cream and
sherbet, refined or strained cereals and puddings
The soft diet is also known as the bland, low fiber diet and contains foods such as -
ANSWER - Whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digested
The mechanical soft diet includes foods that require - ANSWER - Minimal chewing for
swallowing such as ground meats, canned fruits and softly cooked vegetables
A nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive a full liquid diet due to dysphasia. What
is the highest nursing priority - ANSWER - Add thickener to liquids
Chapter 1 - ANSWER -
Thiamine is widespread in almost all plant and animal tissue and especially blank, blank
and blank - ANSWER - Meats, grains and legumes
Riboflavin is found in what three sources - ANSWER - Milk, meats and Green leafy
vegetables
Niacin is found in sources such as - ANSWER - Beef liver, nuts, legumes, whole-grain
and enriched breads and cereals
Pantothenic acid, B5, found in organ meats, egg yolk, avocados, cashews, peanuts,
brown rice, and what other four things - ANSWER - Soy, lentils, broccoli and milk
Folate is found naturally in what foods - ANSWER - Liver, dark green leafy vegetables,
citrus fruits, whole-grain products and legumes
B vitamins are generally found in - ANSWER - Meat and grains
Water-soluble vitamins at a glance - ANSWER -
,Water soluble vitamins at a glance continued - ANSWER -
What are food sources for vitamin a - ANSWER - Fish liver oil, egg yolk, butter, cream,
dark yellow/orange fruits and vegetables
Fat soluble vitamins at a glance - ANSWER -
Major minerals at a glance - ANSWER -
Major minerals at a glance continued - ANSWER -
What are food sources for iron - ANSWER - Meat, egg yolk, whole grains and green
leafy vegetables
What is the minimum daily amount of water - ANSWER - 1500 mL
What is a good source of magnesium - ANSWER - Nuts
How much salt should be consumed a day - ANSWER - Less than 2300 mg (about 1
teaspoon)
Saturated fats and cholesterol should be limited to how much a day - ANSWER - Limit
saturated fat to 10% of calories and cholesterol to 300 mg
How much fiber should be consumed a day for men and women - ANSWER - 25 g for
women
38 g for men
Chapter 10 - ANSWER -
Difference between TPN and PPN - ANSWER -
Two medications may be added to PN solutions however administering any IV
medication through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are the two
medications - ANSWER - Heparin and insulin
TPN is commonly used for patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer, bowel
disorders and - ANSWER - Those suffering from trauma or extensive Burns
When is PPN used - ANSWER - When central venous access is not available or for the
transition from TPN to enteral or oral intake
What is expected reference range for pre-albumin - ANSWER - 23 to 43
, What is the reference range for albumin - ANSWER - 3.5 to 5
A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what - ANSWER - Simple
carbohydrates
What is an example of an incomplete protein? - ANSWER - Plant proteins such as
beans
Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as -
ANSWER - Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens
If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available? -
ANSWER - 10% dextrose in water
What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be - ANSWER -
Polysaccharides
How much of your diet should be protein - ANSWER - 10% to 35% a day
How much of your diet should be fat - ANSWER - 20% to 35% a day
What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day - ANSWER - 200 to 300 mg
When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how
should you first initiate this feeding - ANSWER - Increase the formula over the first 4 to
6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved
What is beriberi - ANSWER - A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b)
What is a good source of vitamin B - ANSWER - Whole grains
What are some laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis - ANSWER - Decreased serum
calcium
Increased serum glucose, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
A high fiber diet can help prevent what - ANSWER - Hyperlipidemia
How many calories equal a weight gain of 1 pound - ANSWER - 3500
What are three complications of TPN - ANSWER - Diarrhea
Polyuria
Hypocalcemia
How long can expressed breastmilk be stored in the refrigerator - ANSWER - 5 to 8
days
Exam Study Set 2025 | With Questions &
Answers (Graded A+)
Chapter 8 - ANSWER -
What are acceptable foods on a clear liquid diet - ANSWER - Water, tea, coffee, fat free
broth, carbonated beverages, clear juices, ginger ale and gelatin
What are acceptable foods for full liquid diet - ANSWER - All forms of milk, soup,
strained fruits and vegetables, vegetable and fruit juices, eggnog, plain ice cream and
sherbet, refined or strained cereals and puddings
The soft diet is also known as the bland, low fiber diet and contains foods such as -
ANSWER - Whole foods that are low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digested
The mechanical soft diet includes foods that require - ANSWER - Minimal chewing for
swallowing such as ground meats, canned fruits and softly cooked vegetables
A nurse is caring for a patient who is to receive a full liquid diet due to dysphasia. What
is the highest nursing priority - ANSWER - Add thickener to liquids
Chapter 1 - ANSWER -
Thiamine is widespread in almost all plant and animal tissue and especially blank, blank
and blank - ANSWER - Meats, grains and legumes
Riboflavin is found in what three sources - ANSWER - Milk, meats and Green leafy
vegetables
Niacin is found in sources such as - ANSWER - Beef liver, nuts, legumes, whole-grain
and enriched breads and cereals
Pantothenic acid, B5, found in organ meats, egg yolk, avocados, cashews, peanuts,
brown rice, and what other four things - ANSWER - Soy, lentils, broccoli and milk
Folate is found naturally in what foods - ANSWER - Liver, dark green leafy vegetables,
citrus fruits, whole-grain products and legumes
B vitamins are generally found in - ANSWER - Meat and grains
Water-soluble vitamins at a glance - ANSWER -
,Water soluble vitamins at a glance continued - ANSWER -
What are food sources for vitamin a - ANSWER - Fish liver oil, egg yolk, butter, cream,
dark yellow/orange fruits and vegetables
Fat soluble vitamins at a glance - ANSWER -
Major minerals at a glance - ANSWER -
Major minerals at a glance continued - ANSWER -
What are food sources for iron - ANSWER - Meat, egg yolk, whole grains and green
leafy vegetables
What is the minimum daily amount of water - ANSWER - 1500 mL
What is a good source of magnesium - ANSWER - Nuts
How much salt should be consumed a day - ANSWER - Less than 2300 mg (about 1
teaspoon)
Saturated fats and cholesterol should be limited to how much a day - ANSWER - Limit
saturated fat to 10% of calories and cholesterol to 300 mg
How much fiber should be consumed a day for men and women - ANSWER - 25 g for
women
38 g for men
Chapter 10 - ANSWER -
Difference between TPN and PPN - ANSWER -
Two medications may be added to PN solutions however administering any IV
medication through a PN IV line or port is contraindicated. What are the two
medications - ANSWER - Heparin and insulin
TPN is commonly used for patients who are undergoing treatment for cancer, bowel
disorders and - ANSWER - Those suffering from trauma or extensive Burns
When is PPN used - ANSWER - When central venous access is not available or for the
transition from TPN to enteral or oral intake
What is expected reference range for pre-albumin - ANSWER - 23 to 43
, What is the reference range for albumin - ANSWER - 3.5 to 5
A patient who has celiac disease should increase intake of what - ANSWER - Simple
carbohydrates
What is an example of an incomplete protein? - ANSWER - Plant proteins such as
beans
Lutein slows the progression of macular degeneration and is found in foods such as -
ANSWER - Kale, spinach, collard and mustard greens
If a bag of TPN runs out what should be infused until another bag becomes available? -
ANSWER - 10% dextrose in water
What kind of carbohydrate should the majority of your diet be - ANSWER -
Polysaccharides
How much of your diet should be protein - ANSWER - 10% to 35% a day
How much of your diet should be fat - ANSWER - 20% to 35% a day
What is the recommended amount of cholesterol per day - ANSWER - 200 to 300 mg
When beginning a new prescription for enteral nutrition by intermittent tube feeding how
should you first initiate this feeding - ANSWER - Increase the formula over the first 4 to
6 feedings until the prescribed volume is achieved
What is beriberi - ANSWER - A thiamine deficiency (vitamin b)
What is a good source of vitamin B - ANSWER - Whole grains
What are some laboratory findings of acute pancreatitis - ANSWER - Decreased serum
calcium
Increased serum glucose, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin
A high fiber diet can help prevent what - ANSWER - Hyperlipidemia
How many calories equal a weight gain of 1 pound - ANSWER - 3500
What are three complications of TPN - ANSWER - Diarrhea
Polyuria
Hypocalcemia
How long can expressed breastmilk be stored in the refrigerator - ANSWER - 5 to 8
days
